mincing
verb
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To make less; make small.
To lessen; diminish; to diminish in speaking; speak of lightly or slightingly; minimise.
To effect mincingly.
To cut into very small pieces; to chop fine.
Example: Butchers often use machines to mince meat.
noun
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The act by which something is minced.
adjective
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Affectedly dainty.